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Oregon Gets Limited Recreational Salmon Fishing Season

Despite the closures, ODFW managers were able to secure a limited recreational fishing opportunity for coho salmon off the Oregon coast beginning in late June.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Oregon fishery managers have announced a limited recreational coho salmon fishing season for Oregon coastal waters beginning in late June.

The PFMC voted Thursday to close all commercial salmon fishing off the Oregon coast this year from Cape Falcon south to the California/Mexico border. The closure follows a dramatic decline in the numbers of Sacramento River fall chinook salmon expected to spawn this year.

Oregon State Research to Protect Salmon in Jeopardy

The council is seeking to protect what may be a historic low return of salmon to the Sacramento River, a stock of fish that spend much of their time off the Oregon coast.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Commercial fishermen and scientists from Oregon, California and Washington have agreed to collaborate on a critical coast-wide study to learn more about salmon distribution, migration and behavior in the Pacific Ocean, but an alarming projected shortage of fish this year is putting their research in jeopardy.

Ironically the study, which expands a two-year pilot program began by Oregon State University researchers, is designed to help protect weak salmon stocks.

Faculty at Portland State University Declare Impasse

Both parties now have 7 days to submit their final offers in writing to the state mediator, who will make them public.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - After more than one year of contract negotiations, the Portland State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (PSU-AAUP) has declared impasse.

The PSU-AAUP Executive Council met with members of the PSU-AAUP bargaining team and unit representatives on Thursday to discuss the stalled negotiations. The two major outstanding issues leading up to the declaration include workload and compensation.

EXCLUSIVE: Pendleton 8 Exposed, Part 2

Were the Marines charged with unlawful killings at Hamdania, Iraq coerced and forced into giving self-damning testimony?

(CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.) - Two years have now passed since we heard about Marines coming home from the battlefield in shackles. This is the story of the so-called Pendleton 8, put together by a military researcher/reporter backed by a large team of support from other veterans.

The group believes that this is not how we should treat our heroes. The Marines are highly decorated, highly trained, and even more experienced. The group charges that it is preposterous, to charge Marines with murder for shooting the enemy.

Sandy Man Dies in Industrial Fire

An accidental fire apparently started while the victim was washing an energized fuel pump in a solvent cleaning tank.

(SANDY, Ore.) - A Sandy-area man died Friday morning from injuries sustained in a fire incident north of Sandy, according to the Clackamas County Medical Examiner. A joint investigation is being conducted by fire, police and safety officials.

A spokesman from the Sandy Fire District says today at 8:54 AM, fire personnel were dispatched to a residential fire at 39120 Hudson Road north of Sandy, after a 911 caller reported being injured.

Bomb Threat Leads to Evacuation of Marion County Courthouse

Deputies make arrest in Marion County Courthouse bomb threat.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The police dispatch center in Salem received a 911 call today from a male caller who indicated that a "bomb" would detonate at the Marion County Courthouse in 20 minutes. The call was placed at 12:55 PM.

The courthouse was the subject of a hostile takeover in 2005, it had to be rebuilt afterward. It seems natural that law enforcement officers in Marion County would take a threat against their courthouse very seriously.

Chairman: Delicate Balance Between Troop Levels, Readiness

All military leaders are concerned about the stress on the force, especially the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - As the United States continues its mission in Iraq and Afghanistan and also works to reduce deployment lengths for servicemembers, leaders must maintain a balance to ensure vital missions are carried out while maintaining the health of the force, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today.

“There’s a very delicate balance right now between the needs, and our top mission right now is to deploy troops to Iraq and improve security there,” Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said on CNN’s “American Morning.”

Source of Odor in South Salem Water Has Been Isolated

The city says the results confirm that their drinking water is clean, safe to drink, and meets all drinking water requirements.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The City of Salem announced today that laboratory results of water samples taken early this week confirm that the water being supplied to twenty-four homes in south Salem is clean and safe to drink.

Results also indicate that the odors noted last week were associated with a new water main which is no longer in service.

Salem Harley-Davidson Holds Celebration This Weekend

Head down to Salem's Harley dealership this weekend to see the latest.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Harley-Davidson will host a public welcoming party this weekend on April 12th and 13th, celebrating the latest addition to their motorcycle family as Big Bear Choppers, from Big Bear Lake, California, officially becomes part of their product offering.

Local radio station KBZY will be covering the event all weekend, and will be on site at the dealership on Saturday from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM with a live broadcast. Live music will be provided by Madcap Daze on Saturday from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Food will also be available.

Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash Near Springfield

The trooper said he administered first aid until medics arrived and transported the operator to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

(SPRINGFIELD, Ore.) - Police say a 33-year old Springfield area man died Thursday night from injuries suffered after losing control of his motorcycle and colliding into a highway guardrail near Jasper on Parkway Road south of Springfield.

Troopers believed 33-year old Mark Allen Jones was trying to avoid police when the crash happened, said Lt. Greg Hastings, spokesman for OSP.